The nurse is caring for an older patient. What should the nurse realize is an expected age-related change in this patient's musculoskeletal system?
A. Decreased bone mass and calcium absorption, which increase risk for fractures
B. Pain when ambulating due to increased bone mass and minerals
C. Vertebrae lengthening and thinning, which leads to increased bone production
D. Difficulty with dexterity after age 50
Answer: A
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1. Good health 2. Illness 3. Normal health 4. Unhealthy
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Factors that affect the way a patient walks include
A. pain. B. mental status. C. how much help is available. D. being underweight.